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Definition of paraglider

paraglider

/ˈpær.əˌɡlaɪ.dɚ/
par · a · gli · der
Plural:paragliders
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paraglider Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with a wide, non-rigid inflatable wing from which the pilot is suspended in a harness.

Example

"She packed her paraglider into a large backpack and hiked up the mountain to the launch site."

2

A person who flies or participates in the sport of paragliding.

Example

"The experienced paraglider caught a rising thermal current and soared high above the valley."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s as a blend of 'parachute' and 'glider', originally developed by NASA engineers testing steerable recovery canopies for space capsules before evolving into a recreational sport.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paraglider. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paraglider
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